The mediation process varies from mediator to mediator. Typically, mediation can occur with all the parties and the mediator discussing the issues jointly, this arrangement is referred to as conference mediation. Another arrangement is for a party and a mediator to discuss issues individually and for the mediator to then discuss that conversation with the […]
Mediation Issues
What is the role of a mediator?
What is the difference between mediation and arbitration?
Mediation of the allocation of parental responsibility, which includes decision-making and parenting time, is required for all parties divorcing in Illinois. If the parties of two in the divorce do not agree to attend mediation willingly then a court will order the parties to attend. Parties can also mediate financial issues by agreement, but the […]
What is the better route to take during a divorce: mediation or litigation?
How does divorce mediation work?
Divorce mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution where the parties two of divorce work with a neutral third party to reach an agreement to settle that divorce. The parties can mediate all issues that would be present in a divorce such as the allocation of parental responsibilities as well as all financial matters. […]
How do I know if I’m the right candidate for divorce mediation?
What is the difference between collaborative practice and traditional litigated divorce?
How do you know if one of these lower-conflict methods is truly right for you?
The divorcing parties should be reasonably able to work through their issues, sitting down with each other. Remember, a friendly divorce does not mean you need to be friends. What it does mean is that the two spouses can commit to discussing their issues and working in an amicable and civil way towards positive solutions. […]
What are some other out-of-court methods to know about for divorce?
It’s good to mention arbitration. It’s another out-of-court method, but it does operate a little differently. Arbitration is much more formal than mediation and it can be binding or not binding. Both parties must agree to arbitrate, and they select an arbitrator who will hear both sides and then render an actual decision much like […]
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